EXCELLENT 10.0
Tamarindo
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Right now
· Swell S 1.0m 11sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.2–1.8m
Nice long waves· 11s
Wind
Light wind, clean waves ✓6kph
NE
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
24:0003:0006:00
Tides
Today
▲03:01 AM1.0m
▼09:02 AM1.1m
▲03:15 PM1.3m
▼09:37 PM1.3m
Today's Tides · Saturday, April 18, 2026
Now0.70m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
03:01 AM
1.02m
▲
High Tide
03:15 PM
1.32m
▼
Low Tide
09:02 AM
1.10m
▼
Low Tide
09:37 PM
1.27m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.2–2.0m face · Avg 12s
Primary swell S · 1.0m · 11s
Sun, Apr 19
1.2-1.9m
24h
11.1s
1.2-1.9m
03h
11.2s
1.2-1.9m
06h
11.6s
1.2-1.9m
09h
11.9s
1.2-1.9m
12h
12.1s
1.3-2.0m
15h
11.7s
1.3-2.0m
18h
11.6s
1.2-1.9m
21h
11.5s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed
Sun, Apr 19
4.8
↘
24h
ESE
4.9
↗
03h
NE
6.1
↗
06h
NE
6.9
↗
09h
NE
11.5
←
12h
W
18.4
↙
15h
SW
15.2
↙
18h
SSW
9.4
↓
21h
S
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: After 09:02 AM
Tamarindo's main beach is ideal for beginners at any tide. The sandy bottom and gentle waves provide a safe learning environment. Surf lessons are widely available, and the long stretch of beach means plenty of space for everyone.
Tide chart, wave forecast, and surf conditions for Tamarindo. Check tide times, wave height, wind direction, and best surf windows.
Available Lessons at this Spot
No lessons available for this location.